July is one of the top months for home buyers, and a third of all buyers are in search of their first home, according to a recent report from WalletHub.

The report compared 300 cities on housing affordability, cost of living, and property crime rate, among other metrics, to determine the best and worst cities for first-time home buyers. Overland Park, KS is at the top of the list, while Newark, NJ is at the bottom.

In New York, the only cities to crack the top 100 are Buffalo, No. 77, and Rochester, No. 92. Albany is ranked No. 258 out of 300.

While this may seem bleak, sales of new and existing single-family homes jumped 18 percent during the first three months of the year in an 11-county area that includes the Capital Region. This surge is due to low mortgage rates, rising apartment rents, easing credit standards and a strong local economy. Read more on tu+.

Looking for your first home in the Capital Region? Click through the slideshow above to view photos of a few starter homes that are currently for sale.